PCT Patent Application Attorneys in Miami

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If your invention has commercial potential in multiple countries, a PCT application is the most efficient way to protect it internationally while keeping your options open. Through the Patent Cooperation Treaty, a single filing preserves your rights in 150+ countries for up to 30 months before you commit to specific national phases — giving you time to evaluate market potential and secure funding. At Sanchelima & Associates, P.A., we have managed international patent filings since 1977.

PCT Services We Provide

  • PCT international application drafting and filing
  • International search report strategy
  • Written Opinion responses
  • National phase entry in target countries
  • PCT to U.S. national phase prosecution
  • Coordination with foreign patent counsel

Why Choose Sanchelima & Associates, P.A.

Intellectual property matters demand specialized legal expertise. For nearly 50 years, Sanchelima & Associates, P.A. has helped businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators protect their trademarks, patents, and copyrights while providing experienced representation in intellectual property disputes.

Our boutique approach ensures every client receives personalized attention backed by deep technical and legal knowledge.

What sets us apart:

  • Top quality work
  • Superior client satisfaction
  • In-depth engineering experience
  • State-of-the-art resources
  • Competitive rates
  • Everyone in our staff speaks English and Spanish

Whether you need to protect your intellectual property, register a trademark or patent, or resolve an IP dispute, our experienced attorneys are ready to provide trusted guidance every step of the way.

Our office is fully equipped with advanced IT and conference facilities. Speak with our Miami patent or trademark attorneys for expert guidance. We use a computerized docketing system to ensure all filings and deadlines with the USPTO are met promptly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a PCT application?

    It is a single international patent application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty that preserves the right to seek patent protection in over 150 countries. It does not result in an 'international patent' — each country must be entered individually after the international phase.

  • How long does PCT protection last?

    The international phase lasts up to 30 months from the priority date, after which you must enter the national phase in each target country.

  • Is a PCT application worth the cost?

    For inventions with multi-country commercial potential, yes. It delays the higher costs of national filings while keeping all options open. For single-market inventions, a direct national filing may be more cost-effective.

  • What happens after the international phase ends?

    You select which countries to enter for national phase prosecution. Each country's patent office then evaluates the application under its own laws and examination standards.

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